Brazil rescues more than 100 slavery victims in nationwide swoops
Most of the victims were found in rural areas, but several worked in urban sweatshops or as maids
INSIGHT-Pandemic spurs quest to enroll more Black Americans in vaccine trials
Enrollment of Black people in U.S. clinical trials is a challenge. Mistrust runs high, in part because of a history of unethical practices in medical research on African Americans
'Greenwashing' is rampant in online stores, consumer authorities find
A study of 344 "seemingly dubious" green claims made online by companies found that 42% of claims were likely false, deceptive or potentially unfair
Women work the COVID frontline but lack a voice, poll shows
Women worldwide are being excluded from COVID-19 response and recovery plans, a global survey finds
Democrats plan initial steps on Biden COVID-19 relief for next week
The administration is considering a bill that would provide billions in aid, including vaccine funding, unemployment and food assistance as well as relief checks for those in need
Protecting refugees from COVID-19 a 'global responsibility', says Jordan's king
Jordan, home to some 750,000 refugees, has opened its vaccination programme to anyone living within its borders
As coronavirus lockdown bites, poverty fuels Lebanese protests
As more in Lebanon struggle to meet basic needs under lockdown, protestors are urging the government to provide financial relief
Protesting Indian farmers locked in stand-off with police near capital
Tens of thousands of farmers have camped out in protest at new laws which they believe will benefit large private buyers at the expense of growers
LGBT+ funding seen lagging as COVID-19 stokes aid needs
Major donors set to boost support this year, but pandemic demands point to a shortfall, philanthropy experts say
Transgender nurse fights COVID-19 - and stereotypes - in Georgia
As Georgia's only openly trans nursing worker, Gabriela Romanova is sparking debate on the role of LGBT+ people in the socially conservative Caucasian nation